The comprehensive personnel manual of the city is hereby amended to add two water plant operators, as described in this section and § 50.06 below. The compensation plan and authorized positions are amended to include two positions in the class of Water Plant Operator.
(A) Primary responsibility. Under general direction, the Water Plant Operator Class II assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant involving the collection of water; he or she may supervise plant operators in lower classes in the absence of higher authority, and performs related work as required.
(B) Essential job-related responsibilities.
(1) Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant, including startup and/or shut-down of the plant and equipment, involving collection of water in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal and state laws and administrative regulations;
(2) Assists with inspection and/or monitoring of pumps, charts, gauges, and meters daily;
(3) Adds chemicals in accordance with prescribed collection of water samples; checks proper adjustment of feeder equipment; adjusts chemicals as necessary;
(4) Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records;
(5) Forwards water samples and reports as required;
(6) Assists with performing servicing and preventive maintenance programs on plant and equipment; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments on plant and/or equipment; forwards requests for major repairs and/or equipment to superiors;
(7) Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, chemicals, equipment, and tools;
(8) Assists with minor construction projects;
(9) Assists with cleaning of plant and grounds;
(10) Attends continuing education classes;
(11) Accepts complains and attends to their disposition; and
(12) Will perform any other related duty as required or assigned.
(C) Qualifications. The Water Plant Operator Class II must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; have demonstrable proficiency in computer programs utilized by the office; possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license; possess and maintain a Class II water treatment plant operator’s license issued by the commonwealth; and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
(D) Knowledge. The Water Plant Operator Class II shall have working knowledge of: water plant operations; federal and state laws and administrative regulations with reference to water treatment; functions, servicing, and maintenance requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery; math and chemistry; computer hardware and applicable software programs; and knowledge of, and ability to, comply with safety standards.
(E) Abilities. The Water Plant Operator Class II shall have the ability to detect mechanical flaws and make minor repairs to plant and equipment; assist with maintaining preventive maintenance and servicing program; prepare and maintain accurate reports; assist with maintaining inventory of chemicals, spare parts and tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, other employees, and the general public; and the physical ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
(F) Typical working conditions.
(1) Work requires sitting at a desk with intermittent standing, walking, and stooping. The Water Plant Operator Class II must lift objects over 50 pounds; operate vehicles and equipment; and is required to be in high places and confined spaces, and use stairs and ladders.
(2) Some work is performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions, and the Water Plant Operator Class II may be exposed to fumes, chemicals, and toxic substances.
(3) Tools, equipment, and vehicles used by the Water Plant Operator Class II include: construction and/or mechanical tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, power tools, and the like); laboratory equipment; normal office equipment (phones, computers, calculators, and the like); chemical feeders; safety equipment; and vehicles.
(4) He or she has both public and internal contacts. There is what is considered to be little to no use of confidential information, and the mental effort required by this position is considered to be moderate to heavy; the job has frequent interruptions.
(5) The Water Plant Operator Class II must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
(G) Additional information.
(1) Instructions are somewhat general; many aspects of work are covered specifically, but the Water Plant Operator Class II must use some of his or her own judgment.
(2) He or she must occasionally consider different courses of action, or deviate from standard operating procedures, to get the job done.
(3) Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where applications of advances or technical concepts are required.
(4) Completed work is spot-checked.
(Ord. passed 12-21-2015; Order 10-2019, passed 6-6-2019)